National Schools County Round 2026
The Lancashire National Schools County Round forms part of the England Netball National Schools Competition for U14, U16 and U19 school teams.
Under 14 & Under 16
Tuesday 10th November 2026
Stonyhurst College,
Clitheroe, BB7 9PT
Registration: 11.00am
Competition Start: 11.30am
Outdoor competition
Under 19
Friday 20th November 2026
University of Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE
Registration: 12.45pm
Competition Start: 1.15pm
Indoor competition
Entry Closing Date for all age groups: Sunday 25th October 2026
Entry Fee: £60 per team
The entry fee includes an umpire provided by Lancashire County Netball Association. Each school must provide a competent scorer for each team.
Schools may enter a maximum of one U14, one U16 and one U19 team.
England Netball School Membership
All schools entering must hold current England Netball School Membership and meet the membership requirements contained within the England Netball National Schools Competition Rules & Regulations 2026/27.
Schools that do not meet the England Netball membership requirements are not eligible to compete.
England Netball Secondary School Membership: CLICK HERE to Join
Qualification & Progression
The winner and runner-up from each age group will qualify to represent Lancashire at the North West Regional Round.
North West Regional Round
England Netball National Finals
Schools should only enter if they are willing and available to progress to the next stage of the competition if successful.
U19 Parking Information
There is no general parking available on campus. Public car parks and on-street parking are available nearby and parking charges apply.
Please allow at least 10 minutes to park and walk to the Sports Hall.
U19 Minibus Parking
Six Minibus parking spaces have been reserved for schools attending the U19 competition
Schools requiring a minibus parking space must advise LCNA in advance, as spaces are limited.
Directions to the designated minibus parking area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCYFjDFWE7hW39UE6?g_st=aw
Enter the Competition
Entry Fee: £60 per team
☐ U14 – £60
☐ U16 – £60
☐ U19 – £60
Payment must be received by the published closing date.
BACS: 30-54-66
Account Number: 57919368
Please use the school name and age group(s) as the payment reference.
Payment queries:
Lucy Woods – LCNA Treasurer
[email protected]
Competition queries:
Jane Moodie
[email protected]
Under 14 & Under 16
Tuesday 10th November 2026
Stonyhurst College,
Clitheroe, BB7 9PT
Registration: 11.00am
Competition Start: 11.30am
Outdoor competition
Under 19
Friday 20th November 2026
University of Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE
Registration: 12.45pm
Competition Start: 1.15pm
Indoor competition
Entry Closing Date for all age groups: Sunday 25th October 2026
Entry Fee: £60 per team
The entry fee includes an umpire provided by Lancashire County Netball Association. Each school must provide a competent scorer for each team.
Schools may enter a maximum of one U14, one U16 and one U19 team.
England Netball School Membership
All schools entering must hold current England Netball School Membership and meet the membership requirements contained within the England Netball National Schools Competition Rules & Regulations 2026/27.
Schools that do not meet the England Netball membership requirements are not eligible to compete.
England Netball Secondary School Membership: CLICK HERE to Join
Qualification & Progression
The winner and runner-up from each age group will qualify to represent Lancashire at the North West Regional Round.
North West Regional Round
- U14 & U16 – Friday 5th February 2027
- U19 – Saturday 6th February 2027
England Netball National Finals
- U14 & U16 – Weekend of 13th & 14th March 2027
- U19 – Saturday 20th March 2027
Schools should only enter if they are willing and available to progress to the next stage of the competition if successful.
U19 Parking Information
There is no general parking available on campus. Public car parks and on-street parking are available nearby and parking charges apply.
Please allow at least 10 minutes to park and walk to the Sports Hall.
U19 Minibus Parking
Six Minibus parking spaces have been reserved for schools attending the U19 competition
Schools requiring a minibus parking space must advise LCNA in advance, as spaces are limited.
Directions to the designated minibus parking area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCYFjDFWE7hW39UE6?g_st=aw
Enter the Competition
Entry Fee: £60 per team
☐ U14 – £60
☐ U16 – £60
☐ U19 – £60
Payment must be received by the published closing date.
BACS: 30-54-66
Account Number: 57919368
Please use the school name and age group(s) as the payment reference.
Payment queries:
Lucy Woods – LCNA Treasurer
[email protected]
Competition queries:
Jane Moodie
[email protected]
DOCUMENTATION
- U14 & U16 Competition Information
- U19 Competition Information
- Squad Registration Form
- Fixtures - available following the closing date
- Results – available after the competition
- National Schools Netball Competition Rules & Regulations 2026/27
- Age Banding Guidance
- Age Banding Form
- England Netball Codes of Conduct
